Received Feb 4, 2026
| Type | Name | Manufacturer | Dose | Lot | Route / Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VARZOS | ZOSTER (SHINGRIX) | GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS | 2 | UNK | — |
arm of vaccination was a little ouchey for a whopping 48 hours, a punch on my arm hurt worse; This non-serious case was reported by a consumer via interactive digital media and described the occurrence of pain in arm in a adult patient who received Herpes zoster (Shingrix) for prophylaxis. The patient's past medical history included shingles (back in 40's). Previously administered products included Shingrix (1st dose received on an unknown date). On an unknown date, the patient received the 2nd dose of Shingrix. On an unknown date, an unknown time after receiving Shingrix, the patient experienced pain in arm (Verbatim: arm of vaccination was a little ouchey for a whopping 48 hours, a punch on my arm hurt worse). The outcome of the pain in arm was resolved (duration 48 hrs). It was unknown if the reporter considered the pain in arm to be related to Shingrix. It was unknown if the company considered the pain in arm to be related to Shingrix. Additional Information: GSK Receipt Date: 17-JAN-2026 This case was reported by a patient via interactive digital media. Patient reported that a punch on the arm hurt worse. Patient got shingles back in 40's, and figured it out due to cellular and molecular biology, in the first 24 hours, and was able to get antiviral meds, and even with that it was extremely uncomfortable, but far less than usual for a couple weeks. A decade later, patient second shot of Shingrix which made patient's arm a little ouchey for a whopping 48 hours. The batch number was not provided, and we are unable to contact the reporter.
Medical History/Concurrent Conditions: Shingles (back in 40's)